As part of my CAS project, I organized and carried out a table tennis tournament to promote good fitness and well-being among the youth. Through this project, I was able to put my table tennis skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm to use by organizing a competitive and entertaining event in our school community for grade 9-10 students.
LO2- Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills.
AS i organized and carried out a table tennis tournament, which allowed me to show off my capacity to overcome obstacles. I also improved my leadership and organizational abilities during this experience since I had to handle several event-related tasks, including organizing participants, arranging matches, and getting equipment. I also learned a lot about problem-solving by making the tournament schedule and remaking it again, as multiple students were absent on the day of the tournament, and that came up during the competition, such as last-minute scheduling adjustments and logistical problems.
LO3- Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
For my CAS project, organizing a table tennis competition started out as a straightforward concept but swiftly developed into a challenging task. I had to start the experience by figuring out what the main aims and purposes of the gathering were. This included deciding on the tournament’s structure, establishing the rules and regulations, and establishing specific participation goals. I also had to think about the practical issues, including finding an appropriate location, getting the right equipment I needed, and handling the registration fees from the participating.
LO4: Show Perseverance and Commitment in CAS Experience
The journey of organizing a table tennis tournament was haptic but a good experience, as there were moments when I faced setbacks, encountered unexpected challenges, and felt overwhelmed by the magnitude of the project. However, I learned the importance of perseverance and commitment, pushng through difficult times, as well by maintaining a positive attitude. Through dedication and hard work, I not only overcame obstacles but also inspired those around me to stay committed to our shared goal of a successful table tennis tournament.
Learning Attribute LO5: Demonstrate Skills and Benefits of Working Collaboratively
A table tennis event needed to be planned and executed as a complex undertaking this called for tons of cooperation and coordination. As I collaborated directly with a wide range of people, including my table tennis match supervisor, volunteers, and organizers —. To make the event a success I needed, we were able to combine our skills and ideas, making the event well-planned, inclusive, and entertaining for both attendees and participants. I learned the value of effective communication, delegation, and compromise
Learning Attributes LO6: Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance.
The Participants has gained an understanding of the importance on physical fitness and its impact on a on a worldwide scale. The Main purpose of this CAS project’s goal was to raise awareness of the global epidemic of individual lives and to promote personal fitness for one’s health by highlighting the value of an active lifestyle. Participants were urged to think about how physical activity affects general well-being both locally and in light of broader global health trends.
Learning Attributes LO7: Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions:
Throughout the TT tournament planning process, players were made aware of moral issues along with the importance of sportsmanship, and the ethical considerations behind fair play. The project gave participants a feeling of moral decision-making wherein the players who had lost still considered themselves deeply involved with the game and still happy since they at least had taken part in the tournament to support a cause.
Overall, my CAS project, which involved planning and implementing a table tennis competition, gave me a chance to illustrate the assignment with great consideration and organization, as i showed tenacity and dedication, whilst i as acquired new abilities, collaborated with others, and engaged in trying to promote fitness by organizing this sport. This project enhanced my own development and broadened my perspective of the world via the lens of CAS, in addition to benefiting the local community.
